July/August 2018

GABA's Rising Stars 2018 event is coming up August 23rd, where we will honor three successful and innovative German-American startups. Come and enjoy an exciting evening of fine wine tasting and high level networking at Thomas Fogarty Winery. Secure your tickets now!

Young Professional Summer MixerThursday, July 12, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WilmerHale, 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto
We invite you to mingle with young professionals from different businesses and industries in a relaxed atmosphere. This event is hosted by the Young Professional Groups of GABA, FACC, BABC and other European organizations and is supposed to provide young workers a chance to meet and talk about their careers, give tips on starting out in the Bay Area and help answer each other's questions.

European NetworkingWednesday, August 29, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Werqwise, 149 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
Don't miss this chance to mingle with business professionals from diverse European countries! Get your ticket soon since this event may sell out!

Stammtisch San Diego at Bela Vista Social Club & CaffeWednesday, July 11, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bela Vista Social Club & Caffe, 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla
Come relax on Bella Vista's ocean view terrace and sink into their lounge furniture while enjoying great craft beers and good conversations! Expand your business contacts and make new friends, we hope to see you there!

International Summer Business Mixer and Showcase & Stammtisch OC Wednesday, July 18 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oak Creek Colf Club, Courtyard and Terrace, 1 Golf Club Drive, Irvine
Join GABA as we meet with international friends to enjoy a beautiful Southern CA evening at the Oak Cree Golf Club! Network with local business exhibitors, sample fine foods from local participating restaurants and enjoy amazing raffle prizes while live music and a "No Host" bar will complete the atmosphere.

Intersolar North AmericaTuesday, July 10, 8:30 AM - Thursday, July 12, 4:00 PM
Moscone Center West Hall, 800 Howard Street, San Francisco
Since 2008, Intersolar North America has served as the industry's go-to source for innovation, information and premier networking opportunities that move the North American solar market forward. Co-located with ees North America - and SEMICON West - Intersolar North America's exhibition and conference is a critical link among the synergistic technologies of solar power, energy storage and smart renewable energy. GABA members will receive free exhibition tickets with promo code 2018100EXH186 and a 10% discount for conference tickets with promo code 201810CONPAC6. Register here.

New and Renewing Members

Individual Members:

Sandra Becker

David Chaudron

Tilmann Gruber

Mario Eric Moss

Joe Partida

Olaf Schubert

Edith Uhrynska

Lorenz Verzosa

Jens Weitzel

Interest Groups

The "GABA Sommerfest 2018" was a fun event on Sunday, June 3rd at Cuesta Park in Mountain View. Guests and their families got to mingle and make new friends in the German American business community while enjoying food from Ludwig's German Eats, Esther's Bakery, as well as BBQ, salads, wine and beer. Take a look at the pictures here.

Member News

Lufthansa Group
Lufthansa now offers nonstop service from San Diego to Frankfurt, as well as San Jose to Frankfurt - and beyond! Our new Bay Area and Southern California flights offer nonstop service 5 x weekly into the heart of Europe, with excellent connections to popular onward destinations, including cities in India and the Middle East. FRA has 14 Lufthansa lounges for passengers to relax and unwind before their connecting flight. Austrian Airlines now features the new Premium Economy Class from Los Angeles to Vienna, five times a week. All of our new flights offer premium service in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. Connecting to Europe from California has never been this simple!

Schug Winery
There are many reasons to visit SCHUG Winery this Summer! In just 35-45 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, you can be enjoying beautiful scenery, sunshine, pleasant breezes and delicious wines on our 50 acre Pinot Noir and Chardonnay estate. Enjoy our Summertime Saturday afternoon live music in the courtyard or register for one of our special events, such as our Pig & Pinot Carneros Pig Roast on July 28th. Visit our event calendar for more information. For GABA member preferred pricing, please send Claudia Schug a message at Claudia@Schugwinery.com.

SF Kiel Sister City Committee - Art Exhibit at the San Francisco Airport
Kiel, the capital of Schleswig Holstein, Germany's northernmost state, is also known as "Sailing City". Kiel has hosted the world's largest international sailing regatta, the Kiel Week, since 1894. In modern times, an annual competition among notable graphic artists has been held to decide on that year's official Kiel Week poster. Take the time to enjoy this colorful exhibit now through August at SFO! More info here.

Innovation Programs Manager: GACC WEST is looking for a self-motivated and pro-active manager. More information here.

Alto International School - German Preschool Assistant Teacher
Alto International School in Menlo Park is looking for a German-speaking Preschool Assistant Teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Join our fun and energetic team of preschool teachers, who every day create a stimulating and nurturing environment for our youngest students. Alto's preschool offers a play-based language-immersion program that is beloved by our families. Please visit AltoSchool.org/working-at-alto to learn more and to apply. We look forward to meeting you!